KIA Soul 2011 - Manual (Page 280)

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What to do in an emergency
F080400AHM
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing, if equipped)
WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
rear of the vehicle for towing pur-
poses. These hooks are designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If the
tie-down hooks are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hooks or rear
bumper will be damaged and this
could lead to serious injury.
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
• If the vehicle is being towed with
all four wheels on the ground, it
can be towed only from the front.
Be sure that the transaxle is in
neutral. Do not tow at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h)
and for more than 15 mile (25 km).
Be sure the steering wheel is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A
driver must be in the towed vehi-
cle to operate the steering wheel
and brakes.
• Before towing, check the auto-
matic transaxle fluid leak under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking,
a
flatbed equipment or towing dolly
must be used.
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